Category: Feeling good
10 ways to save money in the UK this Easter
Consumer watchdog Which? is advising families facing cost of living pressures on how they can save money over the Easter holidays with these handy hacks for free, or cut-price, activities.... Says Natalie Hitchins, Which? Home Products and Services Editor: “With the rising cost of living taking its toll on household finances, millions of families are…
First COVID-19 lockdown increased depression, claims University study
The first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, which began two years ago today on 23 March 2020, had a profound effect in increasing the prevalence of anxiety and depression among the general population, according to a new study. A detailed systematic review, conducted by psychologists at the University of Bath and published in the British Journal…
6 expert tips to help you sleep when clocks go forward
It’s that time of year again. On March 27th, we’ll all turn the clocks forward one hour and welcome the longer and brighter days of summer. However, the clock change means a sudden shift in the daylight exposure, something which is essential for our internal body clock to maintain a 24-hour rhythm. To help maintain…
5 Fun Alternatives to Watching TV
Home workouts are an alternative to watching TV As a mature adult, you've probably grown tired of watching TV and Netflix all the time. It's a form of entertainment that has been around for decades and has naturally started to lose its power over recent years. Although watching TV is still…
8 Tips on How to Stop Compulsive Shopping
Image: @arturorey, Unsplash There’s nothing wrong with treating ourselves every now and then. In fact, when practised intermittently and in moderation, retail therapy can actually do us some good. If you find yourself buying something you don’t need to make yourself happy, spending more money when you’re stressed, then it might…
How to Better Manage Your Life-Work Balance
Getting enough sleep is essential to improve your life-work balance No matter what job you have or the lifestyle you lead, many of us feel like we’re constantly juggling the two. To lead a great quality of life and enjoy every aspect, it’s all about balance. However, for many, work overrides…
Top 5 ways to improve your sleep
Sleep is essential in order to maintain our physical and mental health. Yet many of us struggle to get enough kip. This is especially true since the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise of hybrid working which has blurred the lines between working and leisure hours. Recent research of 2,000 adults by health and wellness company…
Revealed: the top 10 scrapbook ideas in the UK
The top 10 most popular scrapbook ideas in the United Kingdom have been revealed. The research was collated by scrapbook design experts Design Bundles. They used internet search data to find out which scrapbook design search terms were most popular. It was revealed that baby scrapbooks are by far the most searched-for. During December the…
8 Alternatives to Wordle – including Lewdle, Lordle of the Rings
Wordle is the latest new online puzzle game to take the world by storm, proving so popular that it was recently acquired by the New York Times for an estimated seven-figure fee. Its popularity is due largely to its simplicity. The online brainteaser challenges users to guess a five-letter word within six tries, with no clues whatsoever…
Tips for Ageing Parents: Care Options That Can Help You Out
As the population lives longer, the number of older people in the UK has exploded in recent years. The average life expectancy in the UK is around 81 years of age, and there are currently nearly 12 million people considered elderly in the UK. This includes everyone aged 65 and over, with over 15,000 UK…
